Sth 16 over Silver Creek
FairMonroe County, Wisconsin · 0.2M E JCT Cth a (e) · Structure no. B41088000000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sth 16 over Silver Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sth 16 over Silver Creek in Monroe County, Wisconsin. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 89 years old, older than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sth 16 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Sth 16 over Silver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Sth 16 over Silver Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Sth 16 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Sth 16 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.